CUC Expands to Six Water Filling Stations Across Saipan; Limit Increased to 100 Gallons Per Vehicle
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation has expanded its water filling station network to six locations across Saipan and increased the vehicle limit to 100 gallons, according to a public advisory issued Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m.
CUC Executive Director: Power Plant 3 Could Come Online Friday, Adding Up to 20 Wells; Major Water Wins Across Saipan Thursday
SAIPAN — Commonwealth Utilities Corporation Executive Director Kevin Watson said Thursday that crews are targeting Friday to energize Power Plant 3, a development that could bring as many as 15 to 20 additional water wells online and dramatically expand water service across a large portion of Saipan.
Rep. Aldan Blames Decade of Audit Failures for Slower Federal Relief Response; Says He Is Running Again for Precinct 1
SAIPAN — Rep. Vincent “Kobre” Aldan said Wednesday that the CNMI’s history of failed federal audit and procurement requirements stretching back to Super Typhoon Soudelor in 2015 is directly contributing to slower federal reimbursement and heavier scrutiny of disaster assistance paperwork during the Typhoon Sinlaku recovery.
Explainer: Trump Approved an Emergency Declaration for CNMI on April 12 — Here Is What That Means and What Is Still Pending
SAIPAN — President Donald J. Trump approved an emergency declaration for the CNMI on April 12, 2026, authorizing FEMA to coordinate disaster relief efforts and provide direct federal assistance following Typhoon Sinlaku. That declaration is separate from the major disaster declaration that is currently awaiting the president’s signature.
FEMA Water Distribution Expands to Koblerville Youth Center Friday
SAIPAN — HSEM and FEMA will distribute bottled drinking water at the Koblerville Youth Center on Friday, April 24, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, or until supplies last, expanding distribution beyond Thursday’s Airport Field site.
Rota Boil Water Notice Lifted; Saipan and Tinian Still Under Advisory
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation has officially cancelled the precautionary boil water notice for the island of Rota effective Thursday, April 23, after water samples collected April 22 from the treated Main Cave water system came back free of total coliform and E. coli bacteria.
PHI Pharmacy Offering Free Ice Packs and Refrigerated Insulin Storage During Power Outage
SAIPAN — PHI Pharmacy is offering free ice packs and refrigerated storage for insulin and other medications requiring refrigeration at its Dandan and Garapan locations during the Typhoon Sinlaku power outage, the pharmacy announced Thursday.
Rota Office on Aging Pauses Senior Meals and Congregation Activities Following Typhoon Sinlaku
ROTA — The Office on Aging on Rota has temporarily paused daily congregation activities and homebound meal services for senior citizens due to ongoing recovery efforts following Typhoon Sinlaku, the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs announced.
Federal Emergency Prescription Program Activated for CNMI Following Typhoon Sinlaku
SAIPAN — The Emergency Prescription Assistance Program has been activated for the CNMI following Typhoon Sinlaku, giving uninsured residents access to prescription drugs, vaccinations, medical supplies and equipment at no cost during the disaster period.
Saipan Pilot Guides Fuel Tanker Into Tinian in First Post-Sinlaku Commercial Port Call
TINIAN — Captain John Salas of Saipan Marine Corporation guided the motor tanker Sophia into Tinian’s port to deliver urgently needed fuel in the first commercial vessel call to the island following Typhoon Sinlaku, working in close coordination with the U.S. Coast Guard, local partners and port stakeholders to safely execute the transit.